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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,874.57, 346,995.56 and 175,262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,874.57, 346,995.56 and 175,262.09 is: 241,450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,874.57 : 346,995.56 = 175,262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,874.57/346,995.56 = 175,262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,874.57x = 346,995.56 × 175,262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,874.57x = 60,815,167,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,815,167,066.32/251,874.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,450.21

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